The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum offers two educational programs designed specifically to engage students. It is our goal to provide a memorable tour for the hundreds of schoolchildren who visit us and instill in them an understanding of life during the Civil War. The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, Drum Barracks Garrison & Society, staff, and volunteers are dedicated to providing an entertaining yet educational experience for schoolchildren. We request one chaperone per 10 children, a $1.00 donation per child, and a $5 donation per adult. Your organization may issue a check to Drum Barracks Garrison & Society for the donation amount, or you may pay by cash, or credit card at the time of your tour. This is an optional donation and is appreciated but not mandatory.

Living History School Program (This Program is COMPLETELY BOOKED for the 2018/2019 School Year. We are now taking reservations for the 2019/2020 School Year)

This program is open to groups of 60 to 100 students and is best suited for grades 3rd to 8th. Schools will participate in an interactive program with immersive activities whose section leaders are clothed in Civil War attire. Students will be split into groups and will rotate through four workshops focusing on different aspects of the Civil War. Workshop activities include Civil War medicine, a student-orientated house tour, the life of a soldier, and the U.S. Camel Corps. Students will get to attend all the workshops during their visit. This program is only offered on Fridays (subject to availability) and must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance. Thank you for your interest but we no longer have any availability this school year, however we would be more than happy to schedule you for fall. The program will last from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. We ask that your group arrive by 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start time. For additional information or to schedule a Living History Program contact the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum at 310.548.7509 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

School Tours (Reservations are still available for the 2018/2019 School Year)

This program is open to groups of all sizes and ages. This program consists of a Museum Tour and lasts from 60 to 90 minutes. A museum tour can be scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at 10:00 or 11:30 am. Reservation are required and must be made at least two weeks in advance for groups of 10 to 60 students, or reservations must be made four weeks in advance for groups of 61 to 120 students. For additional information or to schedule a school tour contact the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum at 310.548.7509 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and is operated in cooperation with Drum Barracks Garrison and Society.As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.